Last night my hubby and I had a night out that reminded me of the beauty of creativity. We saw the musical “Beautiful” about the life and music of Carole King.
The music of my youth. Happy sigh. Yes my toes were tapping and I was singing along.
So were other audience members. Enough so that when a singer took a dramatic pause, we heard several audience members who were caught up in the music complete the phrase –bringing chuckles to us all.
Watching the depiction of creative people making art was inspiring. Young, earnest, passionate songwriting, through self-doubt and struggle, and then the richer deeper music produced out of the well of suffering–I could identify with each step.
I’ll be honest. Some things in life haven’t been so beautiful lately. Several loved ones are hurting. I’m hurting.
But the image of the piano alone on stage challenges me. What will I do with the hurt?
With God’s grace, our pain can be transformed into something of beauty. Truth and light and shared experience can lift the hearts of others.
We may not all create songs, but we each create something from our life experience. A card for a friend, a hotdish to bring comfort, a poem, a painting, a doodle in our journal. Some art is for sharing, some is simply for our own expression. But today I’m thanking God for the beauty of creativity. He gave it to us. He asks us to use it for His glory. How will we respond today?
Can you tell us about one of your creative endeavors? How does it reflect the beauty of the Creator?
Blessings!
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You always have such warm and through-provoking posts. Thank you, dear friend!
When the stressors of life start – I find that my sewing machine calls my name! There is great therapy with fabric, thread and a project. It helps to clear the tangles of the mind (and sometimes allows for prayers to be said) with the creative process. Fabric much like music – is beauty…..
Was just thinking of you the other day, Jill. Your writing, and your mission work, certainly reflect God’s beautiful heart for us!
Sandy, thanks for reminding me of the amazing art of fabric work! It is a such a creative way to shape something of beauty. Years ago I did some quilting and loved it.
Hi, was just looking you up after reading your devotions for Guideposts and your description from back of book. You guys enjoy hiking along L Superior! I grew up and lived in Duluth MN for 33 years! What part of the lake do you live at? Thank you for your writings!
Hi, Debbie!
I’m glad you found my blog. We live in the Twin Cities, but go up north a couple times a year to hike sections of the Superior Trail. We’ve done a good section from north of Grand Marais down south of Lutsen…working our way to the southern parts of the trail. But sometimes we just go up to Duluth for a weekend. 🙂